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2010 Paris Auto Show Preview: Peugeot 508

 
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Peugeot 508

HI-RES GALLERY: Peugeot 508

French automaker Peugeot is in the midst of a design transition, having recently appointed new design director Gilles Vidal and revealing the SR1 concept car to showcase the stylistic design trends for its future models. Now the automaker has revealed one of the first models to adopt this latest design trend but sadly, the new look appears as though it could be a step backwards.

Set to make its world debut at this September’s 2010 Paris Auto Show, the new Peugeot 508 has a very basic look that doesn’t convey much of the detail featured on the stylish 5 By Peugeot HYbrid4 concept car. Additionally, as revealed today, both sedan and wagon bodystyles will be offered.

The interior of the car combines hi-tech with the use of high quality materials, including plenty of leather and some suede highlights.

Power will come from a range of gasoline and diesel four-cylinder units and eventually a new hybrid version will be launched. This hybrid model, dubbed the Peugeot 508 HYbrid4, will feature a 200 horsepower output and an all-wheel drive configuration thanks to an internal combustion engine driving the front axle and an electric motor driving the rear.

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  1. By adam Posted: 7/13/2010 8:48am PDT

    The sedan looks fairly bland, though the wagon is better. Also looks like Peugeot interiors may have gotten a much-needed quality upgrade to better compete with VW and Asian brands.
     
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  2. By NoNameDenton Posted: 7/13/2010 3:22pm PDT

    That is a pretty good looking car, wish they would bring it to America with a diesel engine
     
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  3. By adamk Posted: 7/13/2010 6:02pm PDT

    NND: Agreed, I'd love to see a return of Peugeot to the U.S. Renault has a some interesting products as well, especially in the hatchback and MPV segments.
     
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